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THE EVENING OF JUNE 16 5:30 – 6:20 P.M. Cocktail hour • Food buffet • Networking and vendors 6:25 – 7:30 P.M. Formal award ceremony WELCOME Anne Jordan Duffy Associate Publisher Matt Scott Fox 61 meteorologist/co-host, master of ceremonies CLOSING Matt Scott Fox 61 meteorologist/co-host, master of ceremonies 7:30 – 8 P.M. Closing dessert, coffee and tea

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on being honored as a 2022 Fairfield County 40 Under 40 business leader.

The firm applauds all 40 Under 40 honorees for their extraordinary contributions and achievements.

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MATT SCOTT METEOROLOGIST / CO-HOST FOX 61 MORNING NEWS MATT SCOTT is the weekday morning meteorologist, part of the "Fox61 Morning News." He joined FOX61 in 2013 and brings more than 20years of broadcasting experience to the FOX61 weather team. Originally from New York City, Scott attended the University of Maryland and Mississippi State University. He has spent the last 15 years working as a meteorologist in Connecticut. In addition, he has worked in West Virginia, Mississippi, Charlotte and Boston. His work has been nominated for Emmy Awards many times. When he’s not on air, he’s online.

Scott has won awards from the New Haven Advocate, the Hartford Advocate and New Haven Living magazine for his social media influence. But his two biggest accomplishments are at home – his two children. When he has a little spare time and is not sleeping, Scott loves to cook, play golf, play poker and read. He would probably be a better chef, a stronger golfer, a smarter poker player and a more accomplished reader if he could pry himself away from Facebook once in a while.

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Congratulations!

JULIE BALAMACI & JULIA OLSON For being recognized as the best and brightest business leaders under 40!

JUDGES

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DR. NIKKI WINGATE

BUSINESS ADVISOR CONNECTICUT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MARKETING WELCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY, SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

A business advisor with the Small Business Development Center, Nelson Merchan services prospective and business owners in Connecticut. In 2019, he was the business advisor with the highest-lending impact in the state of Connecticut. Nelson is a board member with Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, Housatonic Industrial Corporation Inc. and United Way of Western Connecticut. Merchan has advised businesses in Costa Rica and has been invited, as keynote speaker, to Chile and El Salvador. He earned his MBA from Georgia State University and BBA from Universidad del Rosario in Bogota, Colombia.

Having earned her Ph.D. in marketing from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University and being published in top marketing journals, Dr. Nikki Wingate in addition to teaching and developing numerous marketing courses at New York University, Rutgers University, Fairfield University, the University of Bridgeport, and Sacred Heart University, consults on branding and marketing research projects.

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Congratulations to all the winners of this year's Fairfield County 40 Under 40 Award.

And, our heartfelt congratulations to our Marketing and Communication Manager, Kellie Porter. On a daily basis, you are a devoted professional who demonstrates what it means to be motivated and exceptional. This honor is well-deserved.

Kellie, congratulations!

2022 WINNERS, A GLIMPSE

Our winners’ answers, chosen from a set of questions posed to them, reveal much about their interests, sense of humor and downright good, smart sense.

That’s why they have made it to the 2022 40UnderForty.

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40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | WINNERS

39 ERIC AITOR0

32 JULIE BALAMACI

34 GARRETT BOLELLA

COO AITORO APPLIANCE

FINANCIAL ANALYST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY, AND PARKING CITY OF NORWALK

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Always looking at great brands and provide excellent service. Continue the community outreach with charity events.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Personal and professional success go hand in hand. I feel I am at my best professionally when I am accomplishing personal goals, such as learning conversational Japanese or fixing electrical issues in my home.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I am most proud of my professional impact in the planning and implementation of roadway and streetscape improvements that further socio-economic empowerment and instill pride in my community. I look forward to building on these accomplishments through engaged public participation and collaboration, as well as forming new partnerships.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Hard work, dedication, and always having a positive attitude.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Still providing excellent appliances and service to the community.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

The importance of a personal brand (thank you, Dr. Wingate!). Take yourself seriously enough so others believe in and follow you, but also find joy in as many situations as possible.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

It’s not so much where I see myself, but how I see myself in 10 years. No matter where my career takes me, I want to continue achieving professional success by way of personal goals. After receiving this award, my next milestone will be completing Sacred Heart University’s MBA program in June 2023.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

The foundation of my success can easily be attributed to my hardworking and loving parents who have shaped and guided me. To them I say thank you and I love you. My success in the public sector has come from strong leadership that has empowered me to work alongside industry leaders and foster collaborative relationships with my team, other government agencies and my peers. To them I say I am indebted to you. I am humbled and honored to have had the opportunity to serve the city administration in both Stamford and Norwalk.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

In my personal life, it is my amazingly wonderful wife and my magnificently perfect daughter. I am grateful every day that they are in my life. In my professional life, it is the ability to help create community. I have had the unbelievable opportunity to work on projects that have brought real, sustainable and impactful change. I get to work alongside the most remarkable team every day.

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Congratulations to the 40 Under 40 Recipients We are proud to recognize our very own Jaclyn O’Connor, MD, at Bridgeport Hospital, and Jessica Lake, Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Ambulatory Services at Greenwich Hospital for being selected as two of this year’s 40 under 40 honorees.

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DEBORAH BRANCATO

CHASE CALDWELL

ALEXANDER COPP

ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY LLP

ENTREPRENEUR / FINANCIAL ADVISOR ONE PLUG ENTERTAINMENT / NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

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Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

To build, cultivate and value a network of professional relationships, which can be instrumental to help you attain your career goals.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I think to positively affect my community more, would be through mentorship and guiding the next class of business owners and entrepreneurs.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Being a strong female role model for my precocious 4-year-old and her future sister due in September. I hope my professional accomplishments and dedication to the community will inspire my daughters to be confident thought leaders who go for their dreams and make positive change in the world.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you?

Don’t accept the limitations others project on to you, define your own goals and prove yourself right.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Knowing when to zoom in and zoom out. In my line of work, it's important to understand when you need to dive into the minutiae and when you need to zoom out and look at the big picture. This applies equally across many disciplines and life in general. I'm far from perfect but striving to achieve the right focus depending on the situation has served me well.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

I have found that a hybrid in-office/remote schedule affords valuable flexibility while allowing me to remain connected to my colleagues, be fully accessible to clients and to continue to thrive in a competitive and demanding work environment.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

The opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Each day is another chance to make an impact on your family, community and organization.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Having an energetic 5-year-old and 6-month old baby, motivation is unnecessary – it's simply a necessity. But that's not a bad thing. While necessity may be the mother of invention, it's at least a cousin of motivation. Forcing myself to take on new challenges – whether at work or in my personal life – has always motivated me to perform my best.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

Like many older millennials, I'm of two minds about remote work. I certainly appreciate the convenience and benefits to work/life balance it can provide. At the same time there is no real substitute for in-person interaction with colleagues, clients, judges and other people with whom I regularly interact. I also enjoy meeting new people, which is often difficult outside of a "real world" environment.

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ASHLYN DIGIROLAMO

KEEGAN DRENOSKY

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

A lot of hard work, dedication and challenging myself have helped me get to where I am today. Constant learning and curiosity will help me expand upon my success in the future.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

As an attorney, I am constantly improving my legal skills, through a combination of continuing legal education and experience, as well as understanding the business side of the legal practice. At the same time, I think its important to balance billable hours with interests outside of the office. For me, that's included becoming involved in local community organizations, as well as becoming a new mom this year.

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Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Networking and making connections within and outside of your organization. It's not about what you know, it’s who. Cultivating relationships with those around you can help you reach your goals a lot faster than doing it alone.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My family, team and community all help keep me motivated each day. Loving what you do makes going to the office each morning a pleasure.

EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY SHIPMAN & GOODWIN, LLP

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

I am lucky to have great mentors at Shipman. Some of the best advice they've given me is that business development is not one dimensional. It involves both providing excellent legal services and developing a business plan, as well as developing and cultivating relationships within my network and the local community.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

Like other businesses, the legal practice has evolved tremendously over the course of the past several years as a result of the global pandemic. The ability to work remotely in particular is a great asset to my practice, as I'm now able to meet with colleagues and clients in different locations across the country, and even attend Court mediations and hearings virtually, when previously we would have spent valuable time traveling. Despite this improvement in remote capabilities, I prefer a hybrid workplace. There's nothing that can replace the relationships that develop from seeing my colleagues around the office in Court.

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35 LAUREN FRAULO

SENIOR ASSOCIATE AT SAFAL PARTNERS, EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT SAFAL PARTNERS, FRAULO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Communication is cultural. Establishing positive, respectfuand culturally responsive communication is essential.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

I am motivated by the opportunity to support many important causes through my work and by my two kids.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

Working remotely has allowed me to collaborate with people from all over the country on some amazing initiatives.

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TAYLOR GUTHRIE

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

There is so much work to be done. Through crosssector collaborations, we must fight for the causes that are often shied away from; tackle systemic racism head on; and make space at the table for stakeholders that are truly representative of all segments of our community.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Personal success means being financially savvy, helping others through networking and inspiring others to be more charitable and selfless.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Giving. Especially charity. You meet so many wonderful people when you fundraise for charity.

Additionally, giving introductions to people in your network. It is so beneficial to everyone you meet and it gives you so much value.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

In achieving personal success, the first thing I think about is everyone who has helped make me the person I am today. Everyone is somewhat a product of their environment and having an environment that both pushes and challenges you as well as celebrates the wins with you is so important.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Personal success is a career and a life where I am remembered not by what I did, but by who I was while doing it – someone who advocated passionately, led courageously, centered the voices of the underrepresented and loved my community and family deeply.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Strong female leaders, role models and mentors have shaped my career. “When you've worked hard and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity you do not slam it shut behind you, you reach back and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed,” says Michelle Obama.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning??

Knowing that there is so much more that needs to be done. There are so many charities that need funding and so many people that need to be inspired to give to charity. Your service to others is the rent you pay for your room on earth and I think more people need to realize that.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR DAVERSA PARTNERS

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. You have to be willing to not be afraid to have difficult conversations or work in tough environments and persevere because that will ultimately make you better even if in the moment it is incredibly difficult.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Motivation for me is making sure I'm the best version of myself both personally and professionally. I don't have to move mountains every day but if I improve at least one percent or help someone else improve one percent it makes it all worth it.

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32 TIM HARVEY

39 EMMA JONES

PHARMACY MANAGER GRIEB’S PHARMACY

AUDIT & ASSURANCE, SENIOR MANAGER DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Get more involved within the pharmacy community, be an active member of different independent pharmacy committees. Expand and grow our business and always remain patient and show empathy to each and every individual that walks through our door.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I have been very fortunate to enjoy success in multiple areas through my education, soccer experiences and also at Deloitte. I always enjoy these moments with family, as they would not be possible without their endless and unwavering support.

After a period of pause and reflection to enjoy the moment, I am always quick to start thinking and planning my next challenge.

What motivates you to get up in the morning?

I absolutely love the diversity of my role at Deloitte.

Waking up in the morning knowing today will be a completely different day to yesterday, with a new set of problems to tackle and overcome, provides me with the passion and enthusiasm for the day ahead.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Covid brought very interesting challenges. You could compare having success administering Covid vaccines to selling umbrellas in a rainstorm.

However, at the beginning we only had 100 umbrellas, which 10,000 people wanted. We needed to find the fastest way to obtain the vaccines without being left behind by the chains, as well as the best way to schedule, report and administer the vaccines without interrupting our normal workflow. Once the vaccine became more readily available, the challenge was how many people can we help each minute, hour and day. I feel I did well with always pushing our team (and myself) to help the most people that we physically could handle, every single day.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

If you don’t do it, the next person will.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

Currently I work 2-3 days a week remotely and the remaining time either at a Deloitte office or at my clients’ offices. This hybrid approach is the perfect balance for me to have quiet time to focus, along with enjoying the in-person time, which I believe to be critical to mentoring my teams and also providing the best possible service to my clients. It also helps me maintain a great work-life balance with precious time at home with my family and the occasional outing on the soccer field.

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37 KELLIE KERWIN

FOUNDER KELLIE KERWIN PUBLIC RELATIONS

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I personally love being philanthropic and finding ways to give back to my community through volunteer opportunities whether that be through local organizations in Greenwich or my children’s school. It fulfills my heart knowing that I am contributing to various groups with inspiring missions for a good cause. My plan is to always give more than what is expected, continue identifying charitable areas where I can make an impact (big or small) and build relationships with those who are paving the way for positivity in all of our communities, such as my fellow 2022 40 Under 40 honorees.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Extremely rewarding and completely unexpected. If you were to tell me five years ago that I would be working for myself and spending my days promoting female-owned local small businesses from my community, I wouldn’t have necessarily believed it. However, now that I have laid a robust foundation and developed a strong framework for my company, I feel as though I have really established myself in the entrepreneurial world. The ability to be my own boss is fulfilling and affords me the opportunity to also be a present mother and wife.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

The importance of communication, excellent client customer service and understanding that persistence pays off. I also firmly believe in the power of connectivity, networking and always being nice. Learn when to say no, never compromise your integrity, and always be confident in yourself.

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40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | WINNERS

37 MARWAN KHOURY

38 MITCH KIDD

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE BARNUM FINANCIAL GROUP

MANAGING PARTNER WELLBUILT COMPANY

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Although no one knows what the future brings, but ideally I would like to advance in my role as much as possible. I love the company I am at, and would love to grow my leadership skills and team, to impact as many lives as possible.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

As a business owner that operates property in Fairfield County neighborhoods, I can positively affect the community by providing developments that bring new life, new growth, new energy and even new opportunities. When my team and I approach a new development, we involve the community; we want to hear their hopes and concerns and incorporate that information into our plans. I would like to think that the effort we put into this outreach shows our long-term commitment to the community.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

I physically run a bricks-and-mortar business that requires quite a bit of my in-person attention in the day-to-day operations. That said, I do manage to operate remotely when circumstances permit, and I think a healthy work-life balance benefits everyone.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

I am always looking forward to seeing my kids first thing in the morning and getting my hugs and kisses. From a professional aspect, working toward my goals and seeing progress along the way. The daily interactions with my colleagues, enjoying every small win and knowing that my work and mission in life impact others.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

I personally prefer the hybrid model. One thing we learned from this pandemic, is that the hybrid model does work. It really depends on what is going on that day, whether I have face-to-face meetings or important presentations, then I would be in the office. If there is snow outside or I am not feeling 100%, that would be a great day to work from home.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

I like knowing that the work I'm doing that day matters and will have an impact. I start my day early to get the first few quiet hours to myself. It’s been my routine for a while and provides the best setup for my day.

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38 BRIAN KURTZ SALES MANAGER INTERSTATE LUMBER

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I feel being involved is the most important thing you can do. Whether it is volunteering time, skills or services, materials or money. To know and understand your community is key to the success and evolution of that community. I try to volunteer as much as I can on a personal level. I work for a lumber yard where we have the opportunity to provide building materials for community purposes such as ramps, playgrounds and any other services requested. Interstate Lumber is very focused on supporting locally and working with the community.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Life in general is what gets me up. I enjoy what I do on a daily basis. From a business standpoint, I get to help clients build their dream home and provide shelter for their families. From a personal standpoint, I work very hard to set a good example for my kids and provide for my family. After a long day of work, there is nothing better then coming home to two wonderful kids and my amazing wife. I do my best to blend work and family and if I can do that successfully then I feel that is all the motivation I need.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

I feel a good blend is the best solution for my line of work.

Being in sales it is imperative you have in person face time with customers and co-workers. Sales requires personal connections and being present is important. On the other side, having the flexibility to work remotely can be a real benefit for time management and efficiency. If you are able to have the option, I would suggest a good blend would be best.

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40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | WINNERS

33 JESSICA LAKE

30 CHASE LEONARD

28 FATIME MURIQI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND AMBULATORY SERVICES GREENWICH HOSPITAL, YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH

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MARKETING AND EVENTS DIRECTOR WESTFAIR COMMUNICATIONS

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I hope to be able to partner with key stakeholders to create new programming and strengthen existing services to best serve our local community.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I work closely with my family's foundation, Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation. We provide free and low-cost swim lessons to thousands of children annually. I would like to continue to build our foundation and impact the communities around us in a positive way through water safety.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Visiting our farmers, building relationships and understanding where the product in store comes from.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success??

My personal success is achieved through a balance of diligence, dedication, understanding and perseverance to always better myself and those around me. I try and learn as much as I can and know that in order to succeed, you also have to make mistakes and learn not to be so hard on yourself.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Leadership means crediting success to members on your team but being there to take ownership when things fail or do not go according to plan.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My children and my family motivate me to get up in the morning and I am proud to work in health care.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Expanding and implementing my creative vision for Stew Leonard's.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

The most helpful business tip I’ve received is to always be looking for ways to improve and stand out from the competition. Recognize that you don’t know everything and be open to new ideas and different approaches. With Westfair, I always ask myself; how could we make this better than it is now and what are others doing similarly and finding success?

This allows me to calculate risks that can generate tremendous rewards.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

No matter where you are, there’s always room to grow. In the next 10 years, I see myself taking on even more leadership and responsibility at Westfair Communications as well as playing an integral role in contributing to the company reaching its full potential. I want to have absorbed as much information as possible and to be an inspirational thinking leader.

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Congratulations to our Assistant Branch Manager – Retail Banking Officer Sorangel Ynfante for being selected as a Fairfield County’s 40 Under 40 Award recipient.

The entire USB team admires and appreciates your commitment to your role at the bank, as well as to our community. We thank you for your dedication!

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39 JASON MYERSON

OWNER/PHYSICAL THERAPIST STRIVE2LIVEWELL PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

A combination of determination, collaboration and family support. A forward-thinking mindset and embracing the phrase, "what's next?"

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

"Invest in yourself." I have heard this phrase numerous times from my mentors. The value and potential that I possess, is important enough to me that I'm going to give it the energy, space and time to grow and create results.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Growing older and happier with my family.

Building an established brand. Being able to mentor individuals to follow in my footsteps to create multiple offices where the consumer receives a comparable, high-level of service and care.

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VICE PRESIDENT AND COMMERCIAL LENDING OFFICER THE FIRST BANK OF GREENWICH

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I believe that building and cultivating relationships is the true key to achieving personal success. I’ve worked for The First Bank of Greenwich for 10 years and I’ve come to learn that building strong relationships with your customers is vital. This approach has been instilled in me and my fellow employees from senior management down and it is something that is very important to me. I take pride in knowing and understanding the intricacies of my customers’ businesses and being able to address and anticipate their needs to service them in the best way possible. I want them to know that they can rely on me to provide them with exemplary service.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My family motivates me to get up in the morning and has always been supportive of me and the work that I do. They encourage me on a daily basis and help me to perform to the best of my abilities. It is because of their inspiration that I am able to work diligently to service our community and in turn, my customers know that they can rely on me.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

I prefer to work in the office. As a commercial lender for a community bank, I see the value in being in the office daily and readily accessible to our customers. In the early onset of Covid I spent a period of time working from home, which gave me the opportunity to recognize how vital a resource our bank is to our local community and how important it is to be available in-person. I feel that meeting personally with customers in the bank, at their offices or at their projects is key to providing the community with better service.

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37 JACLYN O'CONNOR

SECTION CHIEF OF TELEHEALTH, ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF MEDICINE RESIDENCY BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH SYSTEM How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Success for me is knowing I did my best. It means being better today than I was yesterday and making that effort again tomorrow. It is more about the process than the outcome.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Say yes to every opportunity. You can learn something from every person you meet and every job you do. Show gratitude for the contributions that everyone makes, no matter how small.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

There is never a boring day in the hospital. People overcome illness, cope with loss, welcome new life and support each other in extraordinary ways.

Every day I look forward to the honor of witnessing countless acts of love, selflessness and bravery in my workplace.

Congratulations to Garrett Bolella from the City of Norwalk and fellow honorees!

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Congratulations to our own Garrett Bolella, and his fellow recipients of the 2022 40 Under Forty Awards.

All of whom represent the best of the best in Fairfield County!

Great job, Garrett!

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37 ADAM O'FEENEY SENIOR TAX MANAGER CIRONEFRIEDBERG LLP

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Reaching a level of success both professionally and personally are intertwined now more than ever. Without the support of a good team in the office and at home, none of what I do would be possible. Each side of the coin pushes me to be better at the other.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Foster a collaborative environment. Effective management requires the participation of the entire team, with each employee contributing in a meaningful way to an overarching mission.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My children motivate me to get up in the morning.

Every day is another chance to be a role model for them and instill the type of work ethic my parents showed me.

34 JULIA OLSON

DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

My personal success is achieved through a balance of hard work, determination, thoughtfulness and a drive to always challenge myself and others to be better. I strive to be a lifelong learner and know that no matter what job I hold, I can grow from every new experience along the way.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Author and activist Karen Walrond once said, “Be loud about the things that are important to you.”

This is how I approach my work. In a landscape with ever-changing priorities and measurements of success, it is imperative for me to understand what is most important so that my team and I can achieve meaningful results. This focus ensures that the work we do serves a purpose beyond just the metrics that drive the modern workplace.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

I am excited by the opportunity every day to create engaging experiences and a long-lasting impact on the community I serve. I enjoy being an innovative problem solver and tackling any challenge that is presented to me.

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38 BION PIEPMEIER

MANAGING COUNSEL, SENIOR DIRECTOR BLUETRITON BRANDS INC.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Integrity is everything. Also, make sure to read the fine print.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I hope to continue serving as a trusted counselor, advising growing and dynamic businesses. I also hope to continue finding ways to be involved in this great community and promoting living and working in Fairfield County.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

I prefer working in an office environment. While being remote has its advantages, there’s no substitute for face-to-face communication.

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37 KELLIE PORTER

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39 ELIZABETH QUINONEZ

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION MANAGER TOMRA COLLECTION U.S.

PRESIDENT AND CEO GREATER DANBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHILD CARE INITIATIVE DIRECTOR UNITED WAY OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I aim to continue to lead by example to advocate for the environment in our community.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Make a decision and stick with it. Being decisive in a leadership role is critical and once that decision has been made, regardless of the outcome, stick to it, learn from it and move on.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

It sounds cliche, I know, but my family. Particularly over these last few years, the importance of being present as often as possible with my wife, my children, my parents and sister is what motivates me to get up each morning and be able to give them my all.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

To identify potential leaders –networking. I would like to learn about their life experience, promote their leadership and engage them in the local discussions.

To promote open conversations with members of the community to find responses or ideas that could potentially solve what affects them. If we involve them at the beginning we as organizations could be more effective in finding solutions, programs and resources.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I don't believe anyone achieves success on their own. This is especially true to me as a sustainability professional; the challenges and opportunities ahead of us to create a more sustainable world can only be achieved through a commitment to others and collaboration with our communities.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Mostly my cat, Luna, meowing for breakfast.

Joking aside, my care for the environment and a desire to make the world a bit better each day.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

For our line of work (Chamber of Commerce) the inperson, physical interaction are absolutely key. There are certainly efficiencies and logical scenarios where remote work may make sense but in the environment of networking and building relationships, nothing will ever surpass in-person interactions.

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How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

To have a positive impact through the things that I do every day. I consider my personal success when the members of my team reach their goals, when the women that I work with take great pride in owning their own business and work hard to advance professionally.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My family, my husband, Miguel, the energy of my son, Liam, and my routine as a runner. I enjoy what I do every day, especially the challenges and the people that I work with. I’m motivated to generate positive impacts in my community.

40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | WINNERS

35 PHILLIP REHG

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - PRIVATE CLIENT HUB INTERNATIONAL

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Success never comes easy and never alone. I attribute my current story to having incredible support by my mentors and having an amazing team around me.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Listen. Being an advisor is not about pushing an agenda or trying to make a sale. Listen to your audience, be a resource and advocate relentlessly.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I see myself continuing to grow and playing a larger role in the insurance industry as a thought leader. Ultimately providing the same mentorship I received to the next generation.

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33 FARLEY SANTOS

ATTORNEY-PARTNER FULLERTON BECK LLP

VICE PRESIDENT/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND BANK AMBASSADOR SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I am grateful to have brilliant mentors in my personal and professional lives who have helped me cultivate my strengths to be the best version of myself.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Work hard and trust the process.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Community service is very important to me and my family. My employer, Savings Bank of Danbury, actively promotes community volunteerism and incentivizes employees to give back. It's thanks to them that I've been able to serve on several nonprofit boards. I currently serve as president of the Danbury PAL, as a City Councilman and am a candidate for State Representative. Each are positions that have immense opportunities to do good in our community.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Knowing that I am starting the day with a clean slate and have a whole new day to conquer. I also am motivated by my incredible friends, family and colleagues, who make each day fruitful and fun.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Achieving my personal success was simply through working hard, being determined and focused. While I consider myself to be successful, I think success should be a moving target. I'm constantly striving to do better for myself, my family, my team, my employer and my community. That's success..

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My daughter, Khloë. She's the light of my life. She and all kids are the future. Doing all we can to ensure that they can enjoy an even better life than we have is simply our moral obligation.

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CONGRATULATIONS to all the “40 under 40” honorees for their achievements, success and stellar contributions to the business community. And a very sincere and special acknowledgement to our Fairfield Chamber member and FELO Committee Chair:

"Dreaming small can catapult us from waiting to creating.”

Liz Bohannon

Congratulations to the 2022 Fairfield County 40 Under 40 especially the Valley's own

Ashlyn DiGirolamo People's United, a division of M&T Bank

Marwan Khoury Barnum Financial Group

Dr. Jason Myerson Strive2LiveWell Physical Therapy & Wellness

Adam O'Feeney

Lucas Seelig

Senior Account Executive Vancord Fairfield Chamber of Commerce 200 Mill Plain Road Fairfield, CT 06824 203.255.1011 ww.FairfieldCTChamber.com

CironeFriedberg, LLP

Kellie Porter TOMRA Collection US

203-925-4981 GreaterValleyChamber.com

40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | WINNERS

36 LUCAS SEELIG

39 JASMINE SILVER

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE VANCORD

CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS CONNECTALENT

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Venturing out on my own to college and then transplanting here to Connecticut forced me to gain drive and determination. This drive continues to grow and transform as I push myself outside of my comfort zone in the pursuit of new opportunities.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Be proud that you bring a fresh, unique perspective to your industry and don’t be afraid to “reinvent the wheel” and do things your own way in business.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My children and my work motivate me every day. I also love to exercise outside in the morning because it energizes me before starting work.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

One that comes to mind is more of a powerful observation. After completing a life-changing internship opportunity the company's leadership converted my feelings of guilt into a personal, human connection and empathy, which I still value as a guiding principle.

Do you prefer working remotely and why or why not?

I love working remotely and running my own company because having that flexibility helps me to find a balance among my work, my children and my household.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Whether it's good or bad, the fear of falling short of my own personal expectations and looking back at my past success is a measure for what needs to be taken to the next level for me and my family.

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38 MATTHEW SMITH

EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF DIGITAL BANKING AND BANKING AS A SERVICE WEBSTER BANK

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Success is a very subjective concept, so to me at a very basic level success is defined by making a positive impact in the lives of my family members, specifically my children and the lives of others.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Leveraging Ray Dalio’s 5 step process which outlines a methodical formula for success in solving any problem. This process has helped me in business, as well as in my personal life.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Besides my family, meaningful work and meaningful relationships help motivate me. I am a very competitive person so it maters greatly to me the impact of the work I am doing as well as the people I am doing it with.

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38 SORANGEL YNFANTE

ATTORNEY FLB LAW

OWNER SIPSTIRS FINE WINES ARTISANAL SPIRITS CRAFT BREWS

ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER-RETAIL BANKING OFFICER UNION SAVINGS BANK

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I have not achieved personal success on my own but rather I’ve had the support of many, especially my parents. From them, I learned to give my best effort and always finish what I start. Their encouragement kept me going during challenging periods and never became undue pressure. I thank them.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Since starting a shop in the libation industry, success is a risk assumed and calculated. Success is elusive.

You set goals, achieve them or fail, and there always is another goal and another after that. Success to me is defined by continuing to progress where it's working or taking another shot in a new direction if something fails. Some may say success is opening a second location in Wilton – doubling down on what we’ve achieved in Darien. Unequivocally, my biggest success is my family. I have a 9-month-old son and dedicating time to manage a busy schedule is my biggest challenge to succeed.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Educate the community about the importance of having financial goals. Setting goals whether at 15 or 50 is extremely important. It helps us to make the right decisions when major financial challenges come in the future How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I take pride in my work ethic and believe that you should always finish what you start. Being a dedicated and determined employee has taught me that challenges are just the motivation you need to keep moving forward.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

“Stay in your lane” has been the best business tip. At Sipstirs Fine Wines - Artisanal Spirits - Craft Brews I have stressed the importance of just doing what we do best. We thrive in helping the smaller less-known wineries, distilleries and breweries to present them to our clientele. We know what we sell well; nothing hits our shelves without us tasting. Our monthly wine club is a great way to get introduced to what we do and it is curated in house.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

There was once a manager that gave me a piece of advice, he said, "Always know how to do the hard things, because the easy ones everyone can do, the hard one they will come to you for guidance."

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

The late attorney Jacob D. (Jack) Zeldes cautioned me that being on time was being late. He urged me to be early – for everything. It more than simply ensures that I am where I need to be at the right time.

It creates a mindset of preparedness.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

My kids. Even when my five-year-old leaves me no choice by physically opening my eyelids, I am nonetheless eager to get up and try to be the best father for them.

What motivates you to get you up in the morning?

Coming up with creative ideas to improve or make something new keeps me going. I enjoy creating a sense of community around libations and giving back has always been a staple of what we do in our community. Most importantly my young son, Blake, and my family have me most excited about the future and get me up every morning.

40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | WINNERS

32 NEVIANA ZHGABA

(Helping Young Professionals Excel)

CO-FOUNDER AQUILA'S NEST VINEYARDS

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

My current goal is to transform Aquila's Nest Vineyards into a climate neutral operation.

Afterwards I'll be focusing on helping other small businesses achieve climate neutrality by incorporating more sustainable practices in their operations.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

It was a challenging and rewarding journey that couldn't have been possible without the continued support of my husband, my family and the local community.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

“Create a vision so clear that all your fears become irrelevant.” It's a quote I've printed in one of the vineyard photos displayed at the entrance of the winery.

Congratulates This Year's 40 Under 40 Winners!

Thank you for your contributions in support of our organization & all of Fairfield County! www.stamfordchamber.com

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40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | PREVIOUS WINNERS 2005

2006

David Adamo Jon Angel F. Michael Ayles Ivy Burke Sean Carroll Robert Caruso David Colella Patrick Connors George D’Angelo Michael Daglio Paul Delano David Didato Meghan Flynn Frank Forte Marc Grenier Brian Griffin Lee Hendrick Stephanie E. Katz Matthew Kolk Donna Kuebler Thomas Lambert Brian Landi Lee Milazzo Lisa Moholt Gilbert Ohls Darren Pocsik Yvette Prybyski James Ritman Babe R. Rizzuto Peter Rosato Jr Lisa Schildwachter-Messina Jason Stewart Mark Swimm Peter James Tesei John Unger Gerald Valenti Gregory Walsh Craig Woerz Ronald Young Jr Carl Zuckerberg

R. Scott Beach Matthew Lloyd Brovender Christopher G. Brown Esq. Christian Burns Zvi Cole Michael DiDonato Garry Feldman Greer Fredericks R. David Genovese Sussanah Gillette B. Scott Gioffre Lateef Habib Peter Hastings Ian Hobbs Erica Killion Fritz Knipschildt Michael Kramer Todd B. Lindvall Gregory Lodato Raj R. Mahale Allison McGahren Kevin P. McKiernan Ian Murray Shep Murray Douglas H. Olin Jason Palmer Carlos Perez Daniel M. Petrelle Gerald Pia Jr. Mark E. Pizzi Heather Porter Christy Pugh Colin Reilly Randy Salvatore Mia Schipani John Slattery William D. Starbuck Jr. Gregory Stelluti Kieran P. Theissen Scott B. Witkin

2007 William Bardani Jennifer K. Baringer Lisa V. Bisson Jeffrey A. Blomberg Frank Carpenteri Jr. Michael W. Coffey Peter Deane Raymond J. DiGiorgio Tom Dillon Cynthia Drexel Matthew G. Fair Brooke Feder Donald J. Garamella Scot Gladstone David J. Grant Katherine L. Knowlton Susan Kohn Marc Kosak Christopher S. Leonard Erika Liverani Joseph L. LoPresti John J. Louizos Christophr K. McKiernan Lee Milazzo Rani Newman Mathura Tracy Persson Jennifer K. Roberto Chris Russell Stanley J. Ruszkowski Thomas Sanseverino Gregory Smith Alexander Soule Naiden Stoyanov Harris Towne Kim Tuffarelli Albert Unger John Vitro Daniela M. Walsh Myrna Yannieh Dr. Robert Zembroski

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2008 Carrie L. Amos Kimberly Bankston Jeffrey A. Blanco Jodi Boldrighini Kea Chiang Alice Ferreira David Gavin Jennifer Gerwien Jared Haines Kathryn Humphrey Ryan Kaisoglus Jason Kinard Jennifer Loporchio A.J. Lucas Maxine Lum Mauricio Todd Marlin Jeffrey S. Medina Loren M. Meyer Lou Occhicone Suzanne Palazzo Devang C. Patel John Pierro Tony Polito Jeffrey Quadrato Richard A. Rosano Ryan Salvatore Jorge Santiago Michael Serrao Steve Soyland Eric Stone Melanie Szlucha Brad Tippett Matthew Tuttle Keith S. Varian Cory Visi Kevin F. Viteri Karin Vota Adam Wood Craig Wood Eli Zimmer

40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | PREVIOUS WINNERS 2009 Vincencia Adusei Erica Bartelson Michael Basile Laura . Beck Esq. Cara Brook Markie Campbell Michael Canniff Carmelo “Mel” Carrozza Mally Chakola Rebecca Christopherson Joseph I. Chu Adam J. Cohen Dave Coughlin Gregory Frisoli David Galla Natalie Holder-Winfield Brooke Hourigan-Bertholf Laura Jacob Mark Kaduboski LaTanya Langley Rikki Lawrence Nicole Lyons Christopher Major John M. McCAreins, Jr. Sean Murray Mehner Tami A. Moe Glen J. Moore Heather L. Neff Daniel Onofrio Scott Orstad Jon Paul Pirraglia Brendan Reidy Paige Ridley AIA Roberto Romano Brock Saxe Katie Scinto Landria M. S Seals Mark Sherman Jonathan Soares Kristen Sullivan

2010 Olga Adler Jason Andrews Ken Angier Tracy Bleier Ronald L. Brown Jr. Xiomara Chiluisa Gregory Coghlan T. Scott Cowperthwait Lamond Daniels Ronald L. Dragotta Jerrod Ferrari Justin Galletti Jessica Grosswarth Ali Haffner Rebekah Harriman Timothy Herbst Daniel Johnson Esq. William J. Kelleher III Chris Lackowski Emanuela Lima Russ Liner Virgilio Lopez Daniel Mazabras Tom McFeeley Stpehanie McMahon R. Michael Meo Jr. Sean Morris Ryan T. O’Connell Carmine Perri Michael Silvestro Marcus Sweeney Lisa V. Thygerson Sheena Tracy Tim Tracy Jr. Christopher W. Tymniak Daniel Walsh Adrienne Wallace Thomas Walsh Brian Walsh Heather Ziegler

2011 Michele Albano Jessica Angier James Bergers Colleen Bike Adam Birnbaum Jenn Bond Huisking Lisa Bratt James Solomon Burshtein Gina Calder Mark Calzone Jason Corsi Jackie Effren Alison Fischer Christopher Fleming Bonnie Geppert George Gerhard Christopher Given Paul Gojkovich III Taryn Harrigan Jennifer M. F. Hillgen-Santa Amy Jacabacci Lisa Lou Joaquim Jamie Jones Adam Klimek Jennifer Lynne David Marceau Penni Martin Patrick Minicus R. Patrick Morrow Eli Newsom Eric Niederer Caitlin Nurge Brian Reklaitis Maureen “Mo” Reynolds Joanna Rotonde Robert Russo Jonathan Shapiro Matthew Storch Kate Truesdell Whitney Wasserman

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2012 Julia Ambrosi Matt Briand Washington Cabezas Jr. Mark Carmody Lauren Cimino Brian Cohen David Cohen William Conron Jennifer Stewart Ellison Dawn Emmerich Benjamin Fetterman Daniel P. Fitzgerald Benjamin Henson Ari J. Hoffman Jay Inzitari Christina Kazanas Kerri Leavay Michael Lestinsky Adam Luysterborghs Jarrod Manfro Charles F. Martin III John Martinez Austin McChord Stephanie McLaughlin Sarah Mehner Michael Moore Michelle Naggar Brendan Naughton Becca Nell Joe Orlando James Palsa Georgette Pascale Chris Peck Leah M. Reeves ScottS okolowski Medha Thomas Elizabeth Torres Anthony J. Truino Melanie Varian Jennifer Wiesner

40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | PREVIOUS WINNERS 2013 Nathan M. Allen III Craig M. Baker Ramón Bentley Bill Brucker Cara Ann Ceraso Emily Chalk Manish Chowdhary Michael Church Christa Clark Michelle Cole Maria Conlon Brandon Dufour Brian R. Feidt Anne Gagnon Mary C. Grande Ella Gudwin Brandon P. Hall Theresa Hatton Doodnauth Hiraman MD Mitch Hoffman Blanca L. Kazmierczak Christian Deneb Koether Daniel L’Altrella Janeen W. Leppert Dana M. Loch Matthew R. Meier Thomas C. McCarthy Sean Morits Kristen Okesson Jodie Orzechowski Robert Rahilly Kevin Richards David B. Schaffer Megan Smith-Gill Timothy N. Simpson Jon Stellwagen Grant W. Tankoos Jesse Turley Nicholas Vazquez Desiree Wolfe Kerry Wood

2014

2015

Fahad Ahmed Jeffrey Alexander Alison P. Baker Brian Bidolli Victoria F. Bolton John P. Bonora Jason Boyea Spruille S. Braden Rebecca B. Brown Brian R. Falkowski Trish Fontes Joshua Forler Robert A. Gambardella Edward Gormbley Daniel Granucci Peter Hall Alison Held Marc Hoffman Francis S. Infurchia Jr. David Kooris Ashley Krauss Vincent Lariccia Louis M. Marino Kerri Mandelker Bruce T. Moore Jr. Bryan Morris Anna Nelmes-Stoughton James N. Parker Angela Pellegrini Christopher J. Pia Kelly Pia Shaye Roscoe Courtney Rose Nicholas Ruickoldt Justin Shaw Steven J. Stafstrom Jr. Jimmy Tickey Elikem Tomety Archer Katherine Vadasdi, MD Mark A. Vitale, MD Dan Viteri

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Joshua Aferzon Megan Baroni Eliot Bassin Assaf Z. Ben-Atar Kelly Berwick Paul A. Bonomo Peter M. Bryniczka James Calkins Anthony A. Carpentieri Nate Checketts Joseph Cichowski Mario F. Coppola, Esq. Jessica Curtis Sergio DaSilveira Lara Devgan, MD Steven Fusco Emily Goldschmid Nicole Licata Grant Benjamin Healey Jason Jaronko Sean Keating Bryan J. Kelsey Christiane Kinseley Dr. Daniel T. Ksepka John Lim Patrick B. McKiernan Katrina V. Melei Kathryn Scheinberg Meyer, Esq. Nick Nguyen Carrie O’Connell Thomas P. O’Connor Douglas Polistena David Sansone Jr. Paul Santos Lindsay Clauss Sheehy Alison Smith Dave Stambone Laurie Stefanowicz Jamie Toole Kristen L. Zaehringer

2016 Kayleigh Apicerno Hunter Arton Kris Barker Adam Blank Allison Carballo Jason Castaldi Brian A. Clarke, Jr. Marissa Donnelly Ali Farsun Dembishack Steven Ferguson James Frommert Meaghan George Andrew Herr Michelle Johnson Nick Khamarji, Jr. Jackie Kosiba Dyan Kozaczka Enoch Lenge Vladimir Mariano Derrek Metz Lauren Millar James Moffat Britta Mulderrig Stephen Napier Brandon Oldham Kristi Olds Staci Peete Tanya Popolizio Sean Rabinowitz Amy Reina Tim Rorick Ryan Santoro Michael Sciamanna Michael Sullivan Jon Thomas Kelly Trahan Daniel Trust Ken Tuccio Corinne Vanbeek MD Cecilia Zhang Stiber

40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS 2022 | PREVIOUS WINNERS 2017 Cortney Ansel Melissa Basile Eric D. Bernheim Justin Charise Josh Cohen Christopher Cortese Kayte Cwikla-Masas Alison D. Davis Anthony DeCandido Robyn Drucker Taruna Garg Michael Gretczko Rachel Haughey Sean Hurley Ken Jacobi Rebecca Kaplan Jacqueline Olschan Kaufman Blake Leonard Brian P. Lowell Allyson Mahoney Chris Manimbo Angela Medina Jennifer Mezzapelle Alexandra Mililli Jacqueline Novotny Kelly F. O'Donnell Jeff Osta Kate Petrov Quentin W. Phipps Kate Pipa Natalie A. Pryce Brett Robinson Devon Scanlon Jagjiwan Singh Lindsay Smith Salvatore Sorce JP Sredzinski Nicole Thomas Brian Van Wagener Julie Varughese

2018

2019

Karolina Alexandre Clare Bolduc John Breznen Richard C. Buturla Bryan Collins Ardonyx Day Erica DePalma Amanda Desai-Mauro Angelica Durrell Rory Farrell Lisa Feinberg Michael Ferguson Anthony Gaglio, Jr. Rachel Ginsburg Keith Hassell Lori Jones Katie Kasinskas David Kaye Laura Laboissonniere Emily Larkin Muguette Maignan Kristen Manginelli Jarrett Meiers Reese Mitchell Annie Nardi Meagan Neville Nicole Palazzo Hannah Perry Philip C. Pires Nick Rongoe Scott Santa Christina Scott Tom Simonetti Christine Stafstrom Amy Steele Melanie Strout Allison Tait-Enright Jake Tavello Steven Williams Christopher Wirth

Amanda Almonte Andy Cabell Godiva Cadena Kevin Caskin Roger Chappuis Thomas Cingari Jr Michelle Coletti Sasha Collins John Corraro, Evan Cygler Shannon Daniels Kate Dischino Jackie Essex, Katia Garcon Robyn Goldenberg Angelica Gorrio Brian Higgins Christian Keane Adam Kirshner Rhonda Klein Marisa MacLean Joshua Marcus Elisabeth Marrocolla Eddie Martinez Samantha Mauro Peter McSherry Amanda Meeson Erin Mercede Kelli Meyer Oliver Page Roberta Rich Chloe Richland Charles Rocco Erick Russell Katherine Russian Emily Anne Scalise Josh Weinshank Angela Wong Laura Za

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CIRONEFRIEDBERG

DELOITTE

HUB INTERNATIONAL LTD.

For the highest level of professional service and guidance, business owners turn to CironeFriedberg, a leading regional CPA firm serving middle-market, closely held and family-owned businesses, high-networth individuals and not-for-profit organizations in Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut and Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties in New York, from offices in Bethel, Shelton and Darien, Connecticut. We provide a full spectrum of services, including tax services for businesses and individuals, audit and assurance, accounting, outsourced CFO/ controller, strategic consulting and advisory, and forensic and litigation services. Our extensive portfolio of specialty and niche industry services is tailored to focus on the success of businesses across industries, including construction, financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, retail, medical practices, not-for-profit organizations, real estate development, and professional services. For our professional staff, client service is our top priority. To learn more, visit us online at https://cironefriedberg.com/, call 203-366-5876 or email us at info@cironefriedberg. com. Follow CironeFriedberg, LLP on LinkedIn and Facebook for timely and informative information and insights.

An industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, Deloitte’s people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today’s marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Deloitte offers a strong local practice with a global reach. As a proud member of the Stamford community, Deloitte invests substantial resources to support the growth and potential of this marketplace reaching across Westchester and Fairfield counties.

Deloitte’s Stamford practice includes more than 1,100 professionals —including over 225 partners, principals and managing directors. Deloitte’s Stamford practice serves clients across multiple industries from emerging growth companies to large multinationals, including more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Greater Stamford marketplace.

In addition to traditional client service practices, the Stamford office includes Deloitte’s audit and accounting technical national office and also includes professionals who lead specialized practices such as independence and ethics and compliance groups.

Deloitte helps many of the area’s most respected organizations through periods of dramatic growth, challenges and life-changing events. Please see www. deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

A leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm, Hub International Ltd. provides risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, including Fairfield, Connecticut, HUB’s vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit hubinternational.com.

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INTERSTATE + LAKELAND LUMBER

LIVE NATION

REYNOLDS + ROWELLA

A full-service building material supplier Interstate+Lakeland Lumber has served the builders, architects and homeowners of New York and Connecticut since 1922. Founded by Leon Kahan, Brian Kurtz's great grandfather, Interstate + Lakeland Lumber is now celebrating its 100th year in business and its fourth generation of family leadership. Interstate + Lakeland Lumber boasts locations in Greenwich, Newtown, Stamford and Westport, Connecticut, and Shrub Oak, New York. In addition to its lumber yards and award-winning Window & Door Design Centers, the IL Custom Millshop in Bethel, Connecticut, can bring to life even the most ambitious molding and millwork designs. Stop in and discover why for 100 years, the materials at Interstate + Lakeland Lumber have been what Dream Homes are made of.

Based on providing the artist and fans with memorable and meaningful live experiences that they will remember for the rest of their lives, Live Nation focuses on creating those special moments where the live entertainment experience will take fans around the world beyond ordinary and into the extraordinary.

We will provide fans with a true connection to their favorite artists and to each other. We believe that fans who have connected with their favorite artist at our live events will download, buy, listen and share memories of the show in ways that represent significant growth opportunities for Live Nation.

Located in Fairfield County, Reynolds + Rowella has offered real-time solutions to closely held corporations and high net-worth individuals for over 35 years. Our team of passionate, innovative problemsolvers combines the personal touch of CPAs with IT expertise and forward-thinking consulting to provide clients with efficient and responsive professional services that exceed expectations. While managed accounting and tax consultation will always be at the heart of any financial services firm worth its salt, Reynolds + Rowella has expanded into an industry leader in assurance, cybersecurity and IT consulting, HR consulting and business advisory. As part of DFK International/USA, an association of accountants and advisors, Reynolds + Rowella represents a large cross-section of industry knowledge, from real estate investing to private equity, retail to manufacturing and distribution. Anyone considering the next step to growing their wealth and ensuring the continued success of their business or personal portfolio should look no further than Reynolds + Rowella. Contact us today and see how our expertise and personal touch can help you.

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SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY

WELLBUILT

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st Century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Connecticut, campus. Sacred Heart also has satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland and offers online programs. More than 9,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change — in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 387 Colleges–2022 Edition, “Best Northeastern” and Best Business Schools–2022 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. sacredheart.edu.

A trusted name in the community delivering valuable banking solutions to consumers and businesses, Savings Bank of Danbury is a full-service Connecticut community bank rooted in history and positioned for the future. Established in 1849, and headquartered at 220 Main St., Danbury, Savings Bank of Danbury is a mutual savings bank with assets in excess of $1.4 billion, and 16 branch offices in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Southbury, Stamford, Waterbury and Norwalk. Stamford Mortgage Company, a division of Savings Bank of Danbury, has a local office on Summer Street in Stamford. Savings Bank of Danbury is committed to serving its community.

We provide a full array of deposit, savings and lending products for individuals and businesses, and we’re a Small Business Administration (SBA) approved lender. We provide convenient, quick service through technology that allows you to access your accounts and manage your money on the go, anytime. At Savings Bank of Danbury, we strive to be your primary full-service financial institution providing all the tools and services necessary to bank in the 21st century. For more information about Savings Bank of Danbury, visit www.SBDanbury.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SBDanbury.

A vertically integrated real estate development, construction and asset management company based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Wellbuilt has operations extending to New York, Massachusetts and Australia. Our deep understanding of all aspects of real estate ownership gives us an unparalleled advantage in the marketplace, empowering us to execute and deliver at the highest level. From property acquisition and development to construction and asset management, Wellbuilt delivers an unbeatable combination of experience, passion, expertise and service. Since our inception in 2009, we have worked to become a leader in our market by offering an all-inclusive approach to real estate encompassing residential, commercial and retail projects. Whether it’s the early stages of property acquisition or existing property assets, Wellbuilt is positioned to manage and deliver on every stage of the process.

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YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH GREENWICH HOSPITAL Founded in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has been a member of Yale New Haven Health since 1998 and is an academic affiliate of the Yale School of Medicine. It is a progressive, 206-bed regional medical center and teaching institution serving residents of Fairfield and Westchester counties. The hospital has garnered a national reputation for patient safety, clinical excellence and customer service, combining the latest technological advances with skilled, compassionate physicians and healthcare professionals who deliver the highest level of patient care. The Women’s Choice Awards has named Greenwich Hospital as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and Cancer Care in 2022. Greenwich Hospital’s patients have access to a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. The multimillion-dollar neuroscience program includes lifesaving mechanical thrombectomy, state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment for acute stroke. The hospital offers medical innovations from robotic surgery to sophisticated diagnostic imaging to national clinical trials. The hospital is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet Hospital, the highest honor of nursing excellence. The emergency department has Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital pediatric specialists to care for the smallest patients any time of day or night. Yale New Haven’s Smilow Cancer Hospital on the Greenwich Hospital campus is across from the main hospital and offers high-quality advanced cancer care close to home. Satellite facilities include the Rye Brook walk-in clinic in New York; the outpatient surgical and primary care center at 500 W. Putnam and the Helmsley Ambulatory Surgical Center, both in Greenwich; and the Long Ridge Medical Center and Greenwich Hospital Diagnostic Center, both in Stamford.

WESTFAIR COMMUNICATIONS BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL A private, not-for-profit acute care hospital located in Connecticut’s most populous city, Bridgeport Hospital primarily serves patients from Fairfield and New Haven counties. Burn patients are seen in the Connecticut Burn Center – the only burn center in Connecticut – from throughout the state and neighboring states. Bridgeport Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health, which is comprised of Yale New Haven Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Westerly Hospital and Northeast Medical Group. Bridgeport Hospital was founded in 1878 as Fairfield County's first hospital by a group of community leaders that included P.T. Barnum, who became the hospital's first president. It is a most comprehensive health-care provider in Fairfield County, with 501 licensed beds on two campuses, plus 42 beds licensed to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.

Bridgeport Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. The hospital admits more than 23,000 patients and provides nearly 350,000 outpatient treatments annually. It has 2,600 employees; nearly 770 active attending physicians representing more than 60 subspecialties; 235 resident physicians, including 150 from Yale University School of Medicine programs (general surgery, emergency medicine, pediatrics and pathology) and 85 from Bridgeport Hospital-sponsored programs (including fellowships); 660 registered nurses; 286 volunteers; and 245 auxilians.

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A privately held firm based in Mount Kisco, New York, Westfair Communications Inc. publishes business newspapers online: the Westchester County Business Journal and the Fairfield County (Connecticut) Business Journal, News @ Noon and industry-specific newsletters. The firm also publishes, in print and online, WAG magazine, a glossy monthly publication judged to be the “Best Magazine in New York State” for the past five years. The Business Journals are more than 60 years old and are the only weekly countywide business newspapers. They were founded by former Westchester resident David Moore, a grandson of celebrated New York publisher Joseph Pulitzer, and John Smith, a former Wall Street Journal editor. In keeping with its founders’ principles, the newspapers focus only on the local business community with breaking news and information that are helpful to businesspeople, and profiles on entrepreneurs and professionals who provide inspiration and helpful tips. The papers have gained credibility and respect in the region for their information, integrity, relevance and usefulness. WAG, a business lifestyle magazine with unique upscale content, has become a popular and successful must-read for savvy businesspeople.

The company also sponsors interactive programs for its readers, some of which are joint ventures with other businesses or community organizations.

These programs cover a variety of subjects and take different forms, including seminars, expos, conferences, roundtable discussions and debates. For more information, visit westfaironline. com, wagmag.com or call 914-694-3600.

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MILLBROOK WINERY In 1982, after some successful plantings of vinifera grapes on his father’s farm in Millbrook, New York, John S. Dyson, along with his brother-in-law David Bova, purchased the 130-acre Wing Dairy Farm for their first vineyard and winemaking venture. The southwestfacing slopes of the former dairy farm with its gravelly soil proved excellent for viticulture and in 1983, the first plantings were made at the site of what is today Millbrook Vineyards & Winery.

The first vineyard in the Hudson River region of New York state dedicated exclusively to the production of vinifera grapes, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery’s founding principles were viticulture, innovation and experimentation, as well as excellence in winemaking. Its 35 acres of vines include plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir and an Italian grape varietal called Tocai Friulano. The winery opened for tours and tastings in 1988 and today produces between 12,000 to 15,000 cases of wine annually.

The wines are available throughout the tri-state area. The winery has earned recognition in such prestigious publications as Wine Spectator, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Encyclopedia of Wine, Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World-Complete Wine Course and Bon Appetit magazine.

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